Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, husband to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan said his wife kept him informed about her ordeal in the hands of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Senator Natasha of Kogi Central had accused Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio of pressurising her for sex.
The allegation came on the heels of a confrontation between both Senators over seating arrangement in the hallow chamber, which Natasha said was to deny her visibility and punish her further for declining sexual advances.
In turn, Akpabio’s wife, Unoma, rose to her husband’s defence.
She filed lawsuits against her, following the footstep of the female senator who earlier dragged the Senate President to court on defamation grounds.
Natasha’s spouse, Chief Uduaghan, has weighed in on the matter.
Chief Uduaghan in a statement he released urged restraints from diverting attention from the sexual harassment allegation, saying his wife kept her in the loop about what transpired between her and the Senate President.
The statement read in part: “Certain sentiments are being stirred up unnecessarily, distracting from the serious underlying allegations, which should concern every discerning individual with sound family values.
“Without prejudice to the ongoing legal proceedings, I wish to emphasize that my wife was duly elected by her people due to the immense love, respect, and confidence they have in her and she is committed to delivering quality representation to her district and the nation at large. She is a devoted wife, and the bond we share is deep and unwavering. She has always remained truthful, even in the face of adversity.
“My wife has confided in me about her interactions with the Senate President, whom I considered a family friend. In response, I approached the matter with the utmost maturity and responsibility, as it is my duty as a traditional leader who has immense respect for constituted authority and upholds core family values, foster peace and harmony. I personally met with the Senate President and respectfully urged him to extend the courtesy and respect my wife deserves, while also honoring the friendship between us. We reached an understanding and agreed to resolve the issue amicably.
“However, despite this agreement, my wife continues to express concerns about the harassment she has endured from the Senate President.
“I have unwavering faith in my wife’s loyalty and am fully committed to our marriage, which is grounded in love, compassion, and mutual respect. I would never trade her for anything, as she is the greatest joy of my life.
“I now respectfully urge the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Senate President to treat my beloved wife with the respect and dignity she truly deserves while the relevant authorities and the court determine the underlying issues.”
